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Special teams will define Steelers final 53-man roster

The biggest narratives at Latrobe may be offensive line camp battles, or Kenny’s progression. But some of the most gut-wrenching decisions, when it comes to the Steelers final 53-man roster, will ultimately fall onto Danny Smith’s lap. The biggest unknown facing the Steelers right now is how they will rebuild their special teams units, and the answers will determine the fate of up to a dozen players.

Pittsburgh lost a lot of veteran special teams experience this offseason.

Note: All snap counts cited in this article are from the 2022 NFL season.

Special teams snap counts: Departed players

  • Derek Watt - 290 - 66.